Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education Announces Activities for V.I. History Month
The Virgin Islands Department of Education, Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education, will host a series of activities to commemorate Virgin Islands History Month in March.
For this year’s celebration, the division, led by Director Stephanie Brown, has selected as its theme, “There Is Virgin Islands History All Around Us,” which seeks to “bring focus to the beauty of our past that can be found everywhere in our present.” Images accompanied by historical anecdotes that tie in with the theme will also be released on social media.
The two-week line-up of virtual events will feature live and pre-recorded presentations on various topics surrounding Virgin Islands history. Most sessions will be streamed on the V.I. Department of Education’s Facebook page.
Thursday, March 18, 2021
11:00 a.m.
Neb Ka Ra formerly known as Carl Christopher
Topic: The story of the African Drum
Streamed Live on www.facebook.com/usvi.vide
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
11:00 a.m.
Olassie Davis
Topic: Virgin Islands Topography
Streamed Live on www.facebook.com/usvi.vide
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
12:00 p.m.
Bradley Christian
Topic: Traditional Headtie Talk & Workshop
Pre-recorded Conversation
Premiering on www.facebook.com/usvi.vide
Thursday, March 25, 2021
12:00 p.m.
Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture
Oscar Henry Farm
Topic: Senepol Cow and St. Croix White Hair Sheep
Streamed Live on www.facebook.com/usvi.vide
Friday, March 26, 2021
10:00 a.m.
Renesha Urgent
Topic: Skincare in the Caribbean
Streamed Live on www.facebook.com/usvi.vide
Friday, March 26, 2021
11:30 a.m.
Crucian Cultural Group and Aye Aye Dancers
Topic: A Conversation on Quelbe Music & Traditional Dances
Pre-Recorded Conversation
Premiering on www.facebook.com/usvi.vide
Friday, March 26, 2021
Madras and Caribbean Wear Challenge
#Mymadras #VImadraschallenge
Social Media
Monday, March 29, 2021
10:00 a.m.
Michael Thurland
Topic: The Legacy of Denmark Vesey
Pre-Recorded Conversation
Premiering on www.facebook.com/usvi.vide
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
10:00 a.m.
Kevin Moolenaar
Topic: Cinematography in the Virgin Islands
Streamed Live on www.facebook.com/usvi.vide
Tuesday-Friday Entire Month of March
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Caribbean Museum of the Arts
Location: Frederiksted, St. Croix
Portraits of Outstanding Virgin Islanders’ Exhibit
Experiential Learning
Parents may accompany their children and are asked to adhere to all COVID-19 safety guidelines.
